NEETPhysicsElectrostaticsMCQ+4 / −1
Two charges q1 and q2 are placed 30 cm apart, as shown in the figure. A third charge q3 is moved along the arc of a circle of radius 40 cm from C to D.
The change in the potential energy of the system is where k is

The change in the potential energy of the system is where k is

- A8q1
- B6q1
- C8q2
- D6q2
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Correct answer: C
We know that potential energy of discrete system of charges is given by
According to question,
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